Jordan Clarkson Could Not Buy A Bucket

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson was quiet in his return to Los Angeles after being traded, managing just four points on a dismal 1-for-8 shooting from the field in the loss against his former team. He did have four assists but failed to contribute much elsewhere in 16 minutes of uninspired play. Even veteran point […]

Kyrie Irving Doesn't Return for Second Half

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving couldn’t finish the game Sunday as his knee was flaring up. He didn’t return to the court for the second half and played just 16 minutes and scored seven points. Irving conceded his role to Terry Rozier at the start of the third quarter. Rozier represents the immediate beneficiary […]

Terry Rozier Fills in for Ailing Kyrie Irving

Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier stepped in and started the second half as Kyrie Irving couldn’t return to play. Rozier finished with 16 points but his 5-for-13 shooting and lack of other scoring options contributed to the Celtics loss on Sunday. He rounded out his stat line with four rebounds, two assists and two […]

Marcus Smart Hits 6-for-12 from Deep

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart got it going in the first quarter and didn’t slow down as he took the reins with Kyrie Irving going down in the first half. All six of Smart’s six buckets came from deep, which came on 12 attempts and 13 total. He also contributed across the board with […]

Jrue Holiday Records Double-Double Against Jazz

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday recorded a double-double on Sunday, but the Pelicans couldn't pull out a win against the Utah Jazz. Holiday scored 18 points on 7-for-19 shooting and added 10 assists, plus five rebounds. Holiday had struggled during Anthony Davis' one-game absence, but the return of the Pelicans star helped Holiday out, […]

Ricky Rubio Has An Outstanding Performance

Utah Jazz point guard Ricky Rubio played extremely well Sunday versus the New Orleans Pelicans. Rubio scored 30 points, going 10-for-22 from the field, with four of those made shots coming from three-point range. Also in Sunday's outing, Rubio recorded 10 boards and seven assists. In the last seven games including Sunday, Rubio has been […]

James Harden Unlikely to Play Sunday

Houston Rockets guard James Harden (knee) is unlikely to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Tim MacMahon. It's the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Rockets probably do not need Harden to beat a struggling Mavs team. This is not likely anything serious, but the Rockets want to […]

De'Aaron Fox is Questionable on Sunday

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox (back) is questionable to play against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. He missed Friday's game due to a back issue but was energetic on the bench. This looks like just a minor issue for Fox, but the Kings are tanking, so they can afford to be cautious. Fantasy owners […]

Dennis Schroder is Questionable Against Bulls

Atlanta Hawks point guard Dennis Schroder (elbow) is questionable to play against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday. The Hawks can afford to be cautious with Schroder since they do not have much incentive to win. Both teams are tanking for draft positioning, so it would not be surprising if the Hawks decide to have Schroder […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Expected to Play Sunday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) is expected to return on Sunday versus the Houston Rockets. The Mavs do not want Smith playing in back-to-back sets, so they held him out on Saturday against the struggling Grizzlies. Both J.J. Barea and Yogi Ferrell saw increased playing time and more opportunities without DSJ on the […]

Stephen Curry Ruled Out on Sunday

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (ankle) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He did not travel with the team and was ruled out for both games during the road trip. The Warriors are going to be cautious with Curry and make sure he's 100 percent before letting him […]

Goran Dragic Takes Back Seat In Win

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic was not needed offensively in the blowout win over the Washington Wizards Saturday. Dragic posted 10 points on 4-for-6 shooting with three assists and two rebounds in just 19 minutes. On a night where eight Heat players scored in double figures, Dragic was able to rest up ahead of […]

Bradley Beal And Rest Of Starters Struggle Saturday

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal led all starters with only 14 points on 5-for-12 shooting Saturday against the Miami Heat. The Wizards were blown out in this one and no starter reached 30 minutes of playing time. John Wall (knee) has been ramping up his activity, but there is still no timetable for his […]

D.J. Augustin Scores 19 Points Against LA

Orlando Magic guard D.J. Augustin scored 19 points on 5-for-10 shooting from the field against Los Angeles on Saturday night. He did struggle from behind the arc, going 1-for-6 from that range and also had issues with ball control, turning it over four times in the loss to the playoff-hopeful Clippers. Despite flirting with the […]

Lou Williams Leads Team with 25 Points

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams paced his team in their win over the Magic on Saturday. Williams shot an inefficient 10-for-22 en route to his team-high 25 points while adding two rebounds and a steal. The Clippers will next face the Bulls, where Williams will get his choice of young players to school. The […]

Dejounte Murray Plays 30 Minutes In Loss

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray played a team high in minutes on Saturday in the loss to the Thunder. Murray played 30 minutes and added nine points to go along with five rebounds, three assists and a steal. The Spurs play the Rockets in their next contest, and Murray will have to match […]

J.J. Barea Super Efficient On Saturday

Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea scored a very efficient 20 points on Saturday, making eight of his 11 shots from the field and sinking both free-throws in 23 minutes. He also had five rebounds and five assists in his first game with at least 20 points since Dec. 26. Barea's minutes have dropped a […]

DraftKings Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (3/11/18): NBA DFS Lineups

What's up, RotoBallers? In case anyone was wondering, it's my birthday! That does not mean I get the day off, though. There are two four game slates today, but this article will be featuring the later slate, which is labeled as the "featured" slate. In this article, I will be providing you with my daily […]

Russell Westbrook Has An Outstanding Performance

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook played very well Saturday night versus the San Antonio Spurs. Westbrook scored 21 points, shooting 7-for-15 from the floor and 7-for-11 from the free throw line. In the contest, Westbrook also had 12 boards and 10 assists. This was the sixth straight outing for Westbrook scoring at least […]

Mario Chalmers, Andrew Harrison Ruled Out Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guards Mario Chalmers (hamstring) and Andrew Harrison (wrist) have been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. It appears both players will be sidelined for at least another week. Tyreke Evans (ribs) is listed as out for Saturday as well. Kobi Simmons, Xavier Rathan-Mayes, and Ben McLemore should see minutes in […]

Tyreke Evans Ruled Out Saturday

Memphis Grizzlies guard/forward Tyreke Evans (ribs) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. He has been sidelined since late February and does not appear close to returning. Fantasy owners may want to consider dropping Evans if you don't have an Injured Reserve spot available. Kobi Simmons, Ben McLemore and Xavier Rathan-Mayes will […]

Dennis Smith Jr. is Questionable on Saturday

Dallas Mavericks guard Dennis Smith Jr. (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He missed two games back in October due to a left knee effusion. However, he has not had any reported issues since then, so hopefully it's just a minor issue. Fantasy owners are likely going to need to wait […]

Devin Booker is Questionable on Saturday

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (triceps) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Charlotte Hornets. T.J. Warren (back) and Josh Jackson (knee) have already been ruled out for this contest. The Suns would be very short-handed if Booker is unable to suit up as well. Troy Daniels, Davon Reed and Shaquille Harrison are going to see […]

Jrue Holiday Is Non-Factor Against Wizards

New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday went just 2-for-8 from the field on Friday night and finished with four points in the Pelicans loss to the Wizards. He had three rebounds and two assists. It was not a great night for Holiday, though he did block three shots. With Anthony Davis out, Holiday was expected […]

Chris Paul Struggles From Field On Friday

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul didn't have a strong night against the Raptors on Friday, finishing with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting. He missed all three of his shots from behind the arc, including a late shot that would have put Houston in front. Paul had just three assists and three rebounds, though he […]

Lonzo Ball Solid All Over Against Nuggets

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball scored 15 points to go along eight rebounds, eight assists, four steals, and one block in a narrow loss to the Nuggets. Since Ball came back from his knee injury, he has been on fire, recording 15 steals in the past five games. Though he provided good defense […]

Garrett Temple With Team-High 23 Points

Sacramento Kings guard Garrett Temple got the start on Friday and performed wonderfully, helping his team secure a win over the Magic. Temple shot 70 percent from the floor for 23 points in addition to two rebounds, two assists and a steal to round out his effective night. He saw 30 minutes, but you can't […]

Frank Mason III Plays Well Despite Rough Shooting Night

Sacramento Kings point guard Frank Mason III played 28 minutes with De'Aaron Fox (back) sitting out, helping his team secure a win over the Orlando Magic. Mason filled the stat sheet by producing seven points, 10 rebounds, six assists and three steals. However, his seven points came on a 2-for-12 shooting performance, but he was […]

Lou Williams Gets Start In Win

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams was moved into the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Cavaliers but had a mediocre game, totaling 15 points, four rebounds and seven assists in the win. Though he shot inefficiently, he hit some key baskets in the fourth quarter to help keep his team ahead. Next up, […]

Cameron Payne Leads Bulls In Scoring

Chicago Bulls guard Cameron Payne led his team in scoring during Friday night’s loss to the Detroit Pistons. Payne came off the bench and played 23 minutes, scoring a team-high 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting from the field. He also made four of six shots from behind the arc and recorded two steals to round things […]